by Nick Jacobs

The general public is totally dependent upon people in my position to stand up and take responsibility for running a competently staffed hospital. Each and every one of us is dependent upon those individuals trusted with our lives to be kind, competent, capable and sure of their skills.

There is no reason for staff members to treat you poorly. There is absolutely no rationale for anyone to ignore, talk down to, or mistreat either you or a loved one. Do not be afraid to stand up for yourself or your loved one. There is no reason for you to receive poor treatment. Allow yourself to become empowered.

You should not be exposed to unnecessary infections. You should not be subjected to an ineffectual physician or staff member. You should not be kept in the dark about your treatment. Your loved ones should not be kept away from you. You should do or have done what you want.

That’s my story, and I’m stickin’ to it.